The iconic images of the Outer Hebrides are always taken in the summer: blue skies above the beaches, the sun setting behind the Callanish stones, or the plane landing on the beach runway at Barra airport in perfect conditions. In…
A Historic Stay at Lews Castle in Stornoway
For decades, gargoyles guarded empty rooms and wooden boards blacked out windows. The towers of Lews Castle could be seen cutting proudly into the skyline beyond Stornoway harbour, but up close, there was nothing to see – despite my childhood attempts to…
On Going Home Again: A Spring Visit to the Outer Hebrides
I love watching the sunrise as I wake up in the morning, fresh cup of coffee in hand. Usually I have a quick glance through the window at the light breaking over the Manhattan skyline, but for most of the…
A Dream Come True at Walt Disney World, Florida
Walt Disney World is marketed as “the happiest place on Earth.” While I can’t say if that superlative is true or not, what I can say is that during my time in Walt Disney World, Florida, I smiled so much…
16 Must-Have Travel Experiences in New York City
New York City. The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The ‘city that never sleeps.’ New York City is one of those cities that feels familiar even when you’ve never been there. The dancing lights of Time Squares, the rush of…
Tartan Week 2018: A Scottish Celebration with a Difference
Each spring, Tartan Week in New York City celebrates Scotland’s influence on the USA. Over the years, events have ranged from fashion shows and red carpet photo shoots, to poetry readings and theatre performances. But this year, for me, Tartan…
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